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3-F-14C-56-JULY 24-25 1980.Pdf •~il^~~~~ MINUTES OF THE MEETING of the MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES July 24-25, 1980 iPresident Mackey called the meeting to order in Red Cedar B, Kellogg Center, |at 7:35 p.m., July 24. !Present: Trustees Bruff, Fletcher, Krolikowski, Lick, Martin and Sawyer; I President Mackey, Provost Winder, Vice Presidents Breslin, Cantlon, Dickinson, Stewart, Thompson and Turner; Acting Vice President Schonbein, Associate Vice President Wilkinson, Secretary Ballard, Assistant to the President Simon, Faculty Liaison Group, and Student Liaison Group. Absent: Trustees Radcliffe and Stack. j1. Approval of Proposed Agenda Trustee Bruff moved approval of the proposed agenda with the addition of two items: a resolution honoring Herb Adderley, to be considered immediately following approval of the June minutes, and Item C. 4. Dental Insurance, under Bids and Contract Awards. The motion was seconded by Trustee Martin and j approved 6 to 0. j Ij2. Approva'.l of Jun:e 26-2'.7 Minute ~s : [Approval of the June 26-27 minutes were approved 6 to 0 with certain specified [corrections on motion by Trustee Bruff. Seconded by Trustee Krolikowski. Resolution I 3. Resolution Honoring Herb Adderley Honoring I Herb Adderley |Trustee Bruff moved approval of the following resolution with the provision |that Trustee Martin be authorized to represent the Board in presenting the || resolution. Seconded by Trustee Krolikowski and approved 6 to 0. RESOLUTION HONORING Herb Adderley Following an outstanding record as an all-around athlete at Philadelphia's Northeast High School, Herb Adderley came to Michigan State University in 1957. His three-year career at Michigan State under Coach Duffy Daugherty culminated in his selection as a member of the All Big Ten backfield in i 1960. This honor appropriately reflected the abilities and leadership qualities recognized earlier by his coaches and teammates who selected him as Co-Captain of the 1960 Spartan squad. During his varsity career, Spartan teams never tasted defeat in five games against arch rivals Michigan and Notre Dame. On completing his career, he was further honored by his selection to participate in several all-star games, including the 1961 College Ail-Star game in Chicago. A first-round draft choice of the professional Green Bay Packers, Herb Adderley anchored their defensive backfield for nine seasons. Under his legendary coach, the late Vince Lombardi, Herb Adderley was five times designated an all-pro defensive back. He ranks among the all-time National Football League greats in pass interceptions and as a kickoff- return specialist. Following his brilliant record with Green Bay, which included victories in the first two Super Bowl games, Herb Adderley completed his profes- sional career as a member of the Dallas Cowboys and earned a final Super Bowl ring as a member of that team in 1971-72. Since his retirement from professional football Herb Adderley has been successful in college coaching and in business. His election to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, is the ultimate tribute to a professional football player. His formal induction into the Hall of Fame on August 2, 1980, will add Herb Adderley's name to the list of only 105 others who have been so honored. In recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in his profession, the Michigan State University Board of Trustees hereby extends to Herb Adderley its congratulations on his selection to the Professional Football Hall of Fame. 9707 4. Presentation on 1980-81 Budget July 24-25, 1980 Presentation on 1980-81 President Mackey reviewed the extremely difficult fiscal circumstances under which Budget the Administration's 1980-81 budget proposal was developed. He noted that the Administration has kept the Board appraised of developments impacting upon the University's fiscal situation and has held periodic consultations with faculty and staff in developing the budget proposals. He indicated that this pattern of broad involvement in budget planning would be expended in 1980-81 with the reinstitution of periodic meetings with represenatives of appropriate student governing bodies as a forum for discussion of a wide range of student concerns, I including the budget. At President Mackeyfs request, Provost Winder, Vice Presidents Thompson and Breslin and staff reviewed the budget proposals which earlier had been distributed to the Trustees (copy on file in the SecretaryTs Office). 5. Public Comments on Budget Presentation Public Comments I on Budget Mr. Tom Hocking, COGS, and Messrs. Bruce Studer and Dan Stouffer, ASMSU, commented Presentation I on the budget proposals from student prospectives. They commended President Mackey for his plan to obtain greater student involvement in the University's decision making process during the 1980-81 academic year. Recess. The meeting reconvened at 1:20 p.m., July 25, Board Room, Administration Building. Present: Trustees Bruff, Fletcher, Krolikowski, Lick, Martin, Radcliffe (arrived during the discussion of Bids and Contract Awards) arid Sawyer; President Mackey, Provost Winder, Vice Presidents Breslin, Cantlon, Dickinson, Stewart, Thompson and Turner; General Counsel Carr, Acting Vice President Schonbein, Associate Vice President Wilkinson, Secretary Ballard, Assistant to the President Simon, Faculty Liaison Group, and Student Liaison Group. Absent: Trustee Stack .!*• • Public Comments [Public Comments Ms. Barbara Reeves, President of MSUEA, commented on the dental insurance proposal. Mr. Tom Hocking, President of COGS, introduced COGSf Vice President for University Relations Cathy Adams who will be his alternate to the Student Liaison Group. Mr. Hocking and Mr. Bruce Studer, commented on student involvement in the selection process for the positions of Assistant Vice President for Student Life and the Director of Financial Aids. A. PERSONNEL CHANGES I Resignation Resignations and Terminations and Terminations 1. Irene M. Ott, Regional Extension Supervisor, Cooperative Extension Service, effective July 31, 1980, to accept employment at University of Minnesota. 2. Martin A. Wilson, Specialist, Dairy Science, effective July 31, 1980, to accept position as manager of California Dairy Herd Improvement Association. 3. Shigeo Imamura, Associate Professor, English Language Center, effective August 31, 1981. 4. Morteza A. Rahimi, Professor, Computer Science and Engineering Research, effective August 31, 1980, to accept position as Department Chairman at Wayne State University. 5. Philip W. Washko, Assistant Professor, Food Science and Human Nutrition, effective July 17, 1980, accepted into school of dentistry. 6. Ruth Lv Clausen, Instructor, Family Practice, effective August 31, 1980, being I reapointed in temporary appointment. 7. Thomas A. Helmrath, Associate Professor, Pediatrics and Human Development; Associate Dean for Clinical Services, Dean1s Office, College of Human Medicine, effective August 15, 1980, accepted position as Vice-Chancellor for Health Affairs, Ohio Board of Regents. 8. Thomas S.Harle, Professor, Radiology, effective September 30, 1980, to accept position at the University of Texas Medical School. 9. Doris S. Miller, Assistant Professor and Assistant to Director, Medical Technology, I effective June 30, 1980, retirement. ^ _.™™..™_.___^__. Personnel •A, PERSONNEL CHANGES, cont. July 24-25, 1980 Changes, cont. Resignations and Terminations, cont. Resignations & Terminations, 10. Franklin F. Laemmlen, Associate Professor, Botany and Plant Pathology, cont. effective July 31, 1980, to accept position at University of California Cooperative Extension Service. 11. LeeAnne Roman, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, effective August 31, 1980, to begin additional master's degree in nursing. 12. Marvin Zalman, Associate Professor, Criminal Justice, effective August 31, 1980, to accept position at Wayne State University. 13. Colin B. Carrig, Associate Professor, Small Animal Surgery and Medicine, and Large Animal Surgery and Medicine, effective August 31, 1980, to accept position at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. 14. Richard R. Moore, Specialist, Computer Laboratory, effective June 30, 1980, reclassification to Administrative Professional position. 15. Cecil L. Williams, Professor and Director, Counseling Center, effective August 31, 1980, to accept position at Herman Miller. Sabbatical Leaves Leaves—Sabbatical 1. Roger L. Funk, Professor and Chairperson, Art, with full pay, effective September 16, 1980, through December 31, 1980, to study and travel in East Lansing, East Coast, Midwest and West Coast. 2. Charles S. Steele, Associate Professor, Art, with full pay, effective January 1, 1981, through March 31, 1981, to study in East Lansing, New York City, and Pennsylvania State University. 3. Linda C. Wagner, Professor, English; Associate Dean, Dean's Office, College of Arts and Letters, with half pay, effective September 1, 1981, through August 31, 1982, to study at Harvard University, New York City, and East Lansing, Michigan. 4. Alexander G. Dynnik, Professor, German and Russian, with half pay, effective October 1, 1980, through March 31, 1981, to study in East Lansing; Berkeley, California, and Washington, D.C. 5. Surjit S. Dulai, Professor, Humanities, with full pay, effective May 1, 1981, through August 31, 1981, to study at Michigan State University and California. 6. Edward D. Graham, Professor, Humanities, with full pay, effective May 1, 1981, through August 31, 1981, to study and travel in New York, New England, and People's Republic
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